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Dental Education
Only 30% of U.S. dental students agree marijuana is bad for health
About 30% of preclinical and clinical dental students agreed that smoking marijuana is damaging to a person’s health, according to a study.
May 11, 2023
Vaping Man
Endodontics
Endodontics Insider: Which biomaterial may regenerate dentin in pulpotomies?
May 11, 2023
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Endodontics
Which biomaterial may regenerate dentin in pulpotomies?
Human digested dentin matrix extract may be used as a biomaterial for dentin regeneration, making it a possible option for vital pulp therapy like pulpotomy.
May 11, 2023
Tooth Anatomy
Endodontics
Imaging aids in diagnosis of man’s tooth with unusual root canal
Imaging aided in the diagnosis and endodontic treatment of a man with atypical root canal anatomy, according to a case report.
May 9, 2023
(A-C) Axial CBCT images in the cervical, middle, and apical region of the man’s molar. (D) The coronal section showed the apical split of roots and early periapical radiolucency in the palatal root (red arrow). (E) The sagittal section shows the gouging of the floor.
Dental Education
Which states help pay off student debt for dentists, hygienists?
Depending on the state, dentists and dental hygienists may be eligible for student loan forgiveness.
May 8, 2023
Dental Student
Smile Design
Smile Design Insider: A new way to restore seriously damaged teeth
May 4, 2023
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Restorations
A new way to restore seriously damaged teeth
Forced surgical extrusion using an atraumatic extraction system may be a practical technique for preserving severely damaged teeth.
May 4, 2023
An anchor screw was positioned with the AES.
Staff Shortages
Dentists say it's still very challenging to hire key team members
Despite offering incentives, including higher starting wages, clinicians reported that it is still very challenging to hire dental assistants and hygienists.
May 4, 2023
Dental Office Busy Staff
Antibiotics
New study links dental procedures to heart inflammation
Invasive dental procedures were significantly linked to endocarditis, but antibiotic prophylaxis reduced its incidence.
May 2, 2023
Woman Pill
Anesthesia
How to identify anesthesia emergence delirium in pediatric patients
Certain behaviors, including tensed eyelids, indicate that pediatric dental patients are experiencing delirium as they awaken from anesthesia.
April 28, 2023
Girl Anesthesia Waking
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Legal Issues
U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement
An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.
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Regulatory Updates
How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry
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Scope of Practice
ADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, more
Woman Handcuffs
Legal Issues
Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
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An honest conversation on AI, staying authentic, and what comes next for dentistry
By Kevin Henry
On the Byte Sized Podcast, Adrian Lefler and DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry discuss how you can use AI to amplify -- not replace -- expertise and creativity.
October 21, 2025
2025 10 21 Ai Byte Sized Podcast 400
Trial delayed for assistant accused of abusing pediatric patients
By Melissa Busch
The trial of a dental assistant accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients has been delayed.
October 20, 2025
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Gum health, gestational diabetes may be linked
By Ava Barros
Women with gestational diabetes mellitus may have worse periodontal health, indicating a possible link between gum inflammation and the condition.
October 20, 2025
Pregnant Woman Dr Stethoscope New Africa 400
Are high blood pressure drugs the key to caries reduction?
By Melissa Busch
Some antihypertensive drugs may reduce the risk of dental caries, according to a study.
October 20, 2025
Blood Pressure Medication Jj Gouin 400
Do’s and don’ts for motivating your team
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how dentist-owners can drive meaningful change within their teams.
October 20, 2025
Levin Practice Success Resized 400
State trooper convicted of slaying dentist seeks new trial
By Melissa Busch
An ex-state trooper serving a life sentence without parole following his conviction for the murder of a dentist is seeking a new trial.
October 17, 2025
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AI may predict orthodontic extractions
By Ava Barros
AI models may help orthodontists develop more precise treatment plans, according to research published in BMC Oral Health.
October 17, 2025
Dental Forceps Tooth
What are the differences between a DSO vs. a DPO?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi breaks down the differences between two acronyms that are impacting the dental industry in big ways.
October 17, 2025
Just A Minute Doc 400
Evaluating dental practices during litigation: Beyond the sale
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Dental partnership and employment disputes are costly and time-consuming. Written agreements are crucial for resolving these conflicts, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
October 17, 2025
Bryen Bruce 400
Iowa dentist, charged with incompetence, surrenders license
By Clark Kauffman
A central Iowa dentist agreed to surrender her license after being charged with professional incompetence in the case of a patient who lost six teeth.
October 16, 2025
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Breastfeeding may not be a risk factor for caries, but these are
By Ava Barros
Certain factors, but not breastfeeding, may boost children’s risk of tooth decay, reports research published in BMC Oral Health.
October 16, 2025
Toddler Boy Apinya 400
Dental endoscopy: A hygienist's perspective on transforming periodontal care
By Tracee Dahm
Tracee Dahm interviews Marvelyn Navarro, RDH, about how periodontal endoscopy is improving periodontal treatment and outcomes.
October 16, 2025
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